Roger Thompson: Online English Tutor
WELCOME
I am a certified and experienced English tutor, and I offer online services to help you:
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Improve your English conversational skills with daily lessons;
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Edit and improve essays;
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And prepare for international travel with all the issues we will practice online.
About Me
Hi, my name is Roger Thompson, and I am a certified Professional Tutor of English on Preply, one of the world's top learning platforms. Prior to that, from 2006 to 2024 I was a professor of English at Kyung Hee University in South Korea, one of the QS top 40 universities in Asia. I am also a trained broadcaster/native speaker with a neutral North American accent, and I would like to tell you about what I offer. To start, I suppose my greatest accomplishment was completing my MA thesis and getting it published. It was widely considered a classic, and it became required reading in a class at MIT in 2005. And coming in a close second was winning a 24k gold medal for teaching at my Korean university in 2016 (see the photo below). My specialty is general English conversation for adults, and please check out the reviews I received from former students below.
I am now accepting new students, so if you are not logged in to Preply, please visit their website, sign up, then search for Roger T. from Canada. Another way, after logging in, would be to click the button below and you will see my profile. You can also reach me at PreplyTutor1@outlook.com. Thanks and have a great day!
Degrees and Certificates
MA in Political Science
Dalhousie University
My MA thesis was published twice and endorsed by Admiral E. R. Zumwalt, who was the US Navy's top admiral and he was on the cover of Time magazine.
BA (Honours) in Sociology
University of King's College
King's is Canada's oldest chartered university, and I won two major scholarships for academic excellence.
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Certificate, Understanding Classroom Interaction, University of Pennsylvania, 2025.
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Certificate, Teaching Reluctant Writers, Johns Hopkins University, 2025.
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Certificate, Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom, Cornell University, 2025.
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Certificate, We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy, Harvard University, 2025.
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Certificate, The Nature of Genius, Yale University, 2025.
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Certificate, The Science of Well-Being, Yale University, 2025.
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Certificates, TESOL/TEFL, TEAL and TEOL, World TESOL Academy, 2025.
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Certificate, Stepping into Leadership: Essential Skills for New Higher Education Managers, Nottingham Business School, 2025.
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Certificate, Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching, Goodwill, 2025.
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Certificate, The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism, Stanford University, 2025.
"He’s a really good English tutor. He has a lot of patience and a great sense of humor. Also he's sensitive and helps me improve my English skills. Whenever I take his classes, time flies because we’re having fun. I really appreciate him! Thanks, Roger!"
- Jackie Min
(Korea)
"Prof. Roger Thompson was one of the first colleagues I met when initially employed by Kyung Hee University's Graduate School of Education in 2008. He is unflinchingly principled, passionate, compassionate, driven, and always open to new or different perceptions."
- Prof. Sheridene Oersen
(South Africa)
"Roger is a great English teacher with a very effective teaching approach. He is always well prepared for every lesson and explains things clearly and patiently. He also has a great sense of humour, which makes the lessons enjoyable and relaxed. I really enjoy learning with him and every lesson is a pleasure. I highly recommend him as a teacher."
- Nikolay Tilev
(Bulgaria)
"Roger is an excellent English teacher who makes learning both effective and enjoyable. His classes are well‑structured, clear, and focused on real communication, which helps students feel more confident using English in everyday situations... [He] is also very patient and supportive, creating a comfortable environment where students feel encouraged to speak and make mistakes as part of the learning process..."
- Ricardo Coletto
(Brazil)
"Roger is a fantastic teacher! He makes learning easier and more enjoyable. Very patient, professional, and always helpful. I highly recommend his classes!"
- Silas Venancio Farah
(Brazil)
"He really creates a kind and comfortable atmosphere for speaking. He is fun, cheerful, and pays great attention to his students. Above all, you can learn a lot through his experience and teaching methods that come from his long career."
- Pyeonjong Kim
(Korea)
"I truly believe that Tutor Roger is one of the most understanding and patient tutors in the world. He is also incredibly funny and entertaining, which makes every lesson enjoyable and something to look forward to."
- Esra Elif Karamehmetoğlu
(Turkey)
"Thank you for being a mentor, friend, and the best teacher in the world. I'm grateful for the memories in your wonderful class."
- Tomoka Yamamoto
(Japan)
“I’m very satisfied with the lessons with Roger. He’s a very deep and interesting person to talk to. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to enjoy learning English."
- Stas Lysak
(Ukraine)
"Roger is a great teacher, he motivated me to study more frequently and his classes help me a lot to improve my pronunciation."
-Arthur Cabral Ramos
(Brazil)
“Classes with Roger are the ones where I feel the most comfortable having conversations. He has a great ability to empathize, so lessons with him are always enjoyable. Also, the extra materials he provides for review after class are very helpful to me. Thank you, Roger."
- Leah Kim
(Korea)
“Lessons with Roger have greatly improved my English. He's patient and friendly, and he makes you feel comfortable. Personally, I've gone from speaking slowly and hesitantly to having two 50-minute conversations where I speak for an average of 32 minutes at a speed of 84 words per minute. I highly recommend him as a tutor.”
- Carlos Mallo
(Spain)